Just two points separated first and second as the C4 Van scored 18 points ahead of the Doblo (16) with the Toyota Hilux also in the running on 12 points.

All 10 voting members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association took part. Value-for-money, reliability, versatility and lasting residual value were among the attributes sought by the judging panel.

In presenting the awards to Paul Cregan, Chairman of Citroen in Ireland, Paddy Murphy of Semperit Ireland commented: "The C4 has won the endorsement of the Irish Motoring Writers. The Semperit Irish Van of the Year accolade will no doubt support its success in the commercial marketplace."

The Citroen C4 succeeds the Mercedes-Benz Vito, last year's winner.